Looking for a different breakfast or snack option? Chia seed pudding is worth trying. It contains protein, good fat, fibre and lots of nutrients to help make it a hunger-satisfying meal or snack. To be honest, when i tried my first chia seed pudding, i didn't really see what other people were raving about. Even now i don't just sit down to a plain bowl of it. But serve it with some fresh pear sprinkled with cinamon and homemade paleo granola and it's a delicious party in my mouth and a quick breakfast option for those busy mornings.

Chia seed pudding is relatively simple and quick to make and you can experiment with different flavours by using different fruit and or spices. However you need to think ahead and make it the night before. Good news is that you can make a container which will last in the fridge for up to a week. The chia seeds swell to absorb the liquid and the mixture turns into a chocolate moose type consistency.

These step by step instructions are for using a Thermomix or one of the many 'thermo' type appliances coming on the market. If you don't have a thermomix you can still make pudding easily using another blender or even just a bowl and spoon.

Step 2:Add in the chia seeds. Reverse setting. Speed 3, 10 seconds.Scrap down sides and let sit for 1 minute. Then reverse setting. Speed 1, 10 seconds. TIP: If you don't have an appliance with a reverse setting, just stir the chia seeds in by hand. You just want to gently mix them in, not process them.

Step 3: Pour mixture into a dish, cover and put in the fridge overnight.

Chia pudding will keep for up to a week in the fridge.

Enjoy as is or serve with diced fresh fruit and homemade paleo granola.